wattage

How heavy a gauge speaker cable is needed for a 100-watt amplifer? At what gauge weight do instrument cables pose a threat? Any specs or general guidance available on this subject?

So now that all is well with my issue previously discussed in this forum (just random resonating in my house) I have a new concern that my Ampeg Micro VR might not be loud enough for a live/rehearsal situation. I´m running it through an Ashdown 115 at 8 ohms or 150 watts as Ampeg specifies. The...

So, I’ve been playing my Ampeg SVT-6 Pro (1100 Watts) through my Ampeg 810E (800 Watts) for about a year now. I’ve never turned the volume up past 25%, but still haven’t had any problems holding my own against a very loud guitar player and drummer (they actually complain I’m too loud, but screw...

On the amp head “Kustom DE300HD” it says 300w in the description of their site but if you zoom in on the back of it, it says 600w, why is that and is it 300w or 600w?

So I am running and Markbass traveler 102p & a Markbass New York 115 cab , powered by a TC Electronics BH250 250 watt head the traveler and the New York are both 8 ohm and this 4 ohm when paired Traveler rms 400 watts New York rms 300 watts I have never owned a cab setup only combo amps...

Hello, The Rumble115 cabinet is 300W continuous and 600W Program at 8 ohms. The Rumble head at 8 ohms has a 400W output. Is it safe to do a gig with this setup?

Hey all! I hope not to be annoying with all these questions and that someone can help me!! The amp head section to my rumble stage 800 is broken and unfixable, so I’m going to use the speakers to make a new cab and buy the Darkglass Microtubes 500w amp head. the amp head is 500w @ 4 ohms if...

Im playing in a 4 piece indie rock band, with two 100w boss katana and a relatively enthusiastic drummer for the genre. We play at small venues, clubs, outdoors and the stage size is usually not that big. That, and because of the fact we dont have a van, is the reason why I would like to go as...

Hi all. I have been looking at finally upgrading my bass rig from my combo Ibanez SWR65. I've had this one for a while in hopes of my next amp purchase to go towards a full rig (head/cab) and have specifically been looking at markbass heads. I'm so confused when it comes to wattage. For example...

Hello my fellow bassists! I was wondering how many watts I would get if I run only one 8 ohms cab on channel A or B? I've been looking around the web but the only 8 ohms wattage listed is for running the amp in bridge (700 watts). I'm interested in running the amp in parallel, having the...

So, I understand Watts, Ohms, and impedance ratings. But im getting a new rig, Im planning on getting a Ashdown 12band600 with two ABM 410Hcabs. But I want to get a smaller 210 or 112 cab so that I dont blow my neighbors away every time I want to practice. Im going for a 210. But the problem is...

Hello, I imagine this topic comes up a lot, but I’ll ask anyway. I’m looking at two bass heads, and there is a 500 and 900 watt option. Realistically, what type of scenario would require the extra headroom of the 900 watt head? Or is it more about being able to drive multiple cabinets? Or both...

Howdy! A 1x15 Dietz cabinet is for sale nearby at a price that's really tempting me. The current owner doesn't have the exact specifications, and I wanna try n figure out the ohm and wattage details. He believes this particular cab to be from the 80's or early 90's, and is loaded with an...

I have a Rumble 100, I'm needing to be a little louder. I was looking at upgrading to the 200 or 500, but it got me curious about something. If I were to buy a second rumble 100 and play through both at the same time, would that have a bigger impact than selling the 100 and playing through only...

My mind is fried right now... I am not ashamed ... to ask.. a stupid question but it would help me tremendously.... CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT CAB MODELS CAN I USE THIS HEAD WITH THAT CAN TOLERATE HIGH VOLUMES.... THIS HEAD IS A Fender Rumble 500 Head (V3), 120V, Metallic Black...

Ok, experts. I’ve searched and read and I think I know what I’m talking about but would love someone to correct me if I’m wrong. I’m thinking about upgrading to a Bergantino Forté HP and Genzler 410 Bass Array. The Forté pushes 1200 watts @ 4 ohm and the Genzler is rated at 1000 watts @ 4...

I have a Hartke HA3500 which would output 240w at 8ohms with a single cab. Can I safely run an Ampeg SVT210AV which is rated for 200w RMS at 8ohms. Or would this be harmful to the speaker? thanks for help guidance!!

So as the title says, I have a support gig coming up in August (provided we aren’t still isolating by then) and I’m weighing up some options regarding amps. The venue we are playing is small-ish but not a pub gig. I’ve read a lot of forums on here about amps for gigging etc. but I still don’t...

Hello all, This my second post here, and this question is based on a bass amp head with model number Invalid Link Removed which I am thinking to buy. The Hartke can handle 500W to a 4ohm speaker or 350W to an 8 ohm speaker. I am checking the Thomann website and thinking of buying either a...

So I know this has likely been covered in some shape or form and is dependent on multiple factors but. If we talking identical enclosures and speakers working within listed parameters would a 210 (or any for that matter I suppose) running at 200w (Premium speakers enclosure rated at 400w RMS)...

I’m looking for a 4 ohm 300w or 350w cab that I can match with the Aguilar Tone Hammer 350, what good cab can anyone recommend and where could I buy it online? Thanks

I am doing a rehab on a 4x10 speaker cabinet. I am installing 4 - 10" speakers each rated at 110w RMS and each speaker is at 8Ohms. I plan to wire the 4 speakers in parallel to keep the box at 8Ohms. In doing this, how many watts will the whole cabinet be rated at when it is complete?

Hey TB, I’ve been looking at Acoustic combo amps for bit, tried a couple out and decided I want to get one. https://acousticamplification.com/b600c-bass-combo-amp/ My current amp is a pawnshop peavy vyper vip-1. It does the job at home but I’d don’t think it’s enough for a band. I have a...

Just recently started playing bass again and am starting to gig soon currently I have a hartke 4x10 400 watt8ohm cab with a behinger bx3000 head which is 300 watts at 4ohms(I know behinger is not a good brand but it's all I have at the moment)I'm playing with a gutair/singer and drummer and...

I don't know too much about amplifier and cabinet specifications beyond knowing how to calculate the Ohms an amp head can handle. What is the relationship between a cabinet's SPL rating, its wattage rating (RMS) and how much volume it can produce? For example, will two cabinets with the same...

Hi TB guys, I have a Markbass LM III and I use it with satisfaction for years now. It is rated for 500W RMS on 4 ohms. Recently I bought an EBS Neo 210 cabinet to use with it. The cab was damaged and I had to get the speakers repaired. Now the cab is in working condition and I started to use it...

First post - Hello! TL;DR My current amp seems to be overpowering my new cabs. I need bass amp recommendations for running (2) 200watt Ampeg 1x15s (4 ohm load). Thanks! So, I used to play an Ampeg 8x10 with a Mesa M6 Carbine with great results, if a little sterile without a Sansamp. Now I...

Hi everyone I have a question that is about tube amps, solid states and cabinets. If a solid state runs lets say 250watts and i plug it into a 350watt cabinet i should be fine but how does it work with tube amplifiers? If i would run a 250 watt tube amp into a 350 watt rated cabinet would it...

So admittedly I'm a bit of a gear junky always wanting to try new things and see what else is out there. I look at individual amp heads constantly and their power ratings but I don't find much with anything offering 600 watts at 8 ohms or more. This isn't really a need and that would be a ton...

I'm in a 3 piece hard rock band and I'm wondering what wattage would be best to get my sound through. Why is there such a wide range (250w - 1000w) when it comes to bass? When guitar is alot lower. I'm originally a guitar player so I'm new to bass. I'm wondering what is a decent wattage amount.

I have a handy Palmer cab merger box and a Hartke LH1000 head. If I want to connect two cabs each with single 1/4” jacks (so no daisy chaining possible) using the Palmer into the bridge output of the Hartke, that would mean up to 1100 watts going through the Palmer. Putting aside the question...

I recently acquired a SVT 5 Pro and a 4x10 hartke cab . They both work . The SVT, to my knowledge, is capable at running at 500w on bi amp mode . The amp is capable of handling a 2 ohm load . The hartke cab (hartke xl 4x10 , 500w at 8 ohms) sounds good, but doesnt have the midrange or low...

Hey, I am able to get a really good deal on two UK-made top of the line Ashdown cabs. They each have like 1050w on their own 8ohm, but will (from what I’ve read) be reduced to around 2/3 of total wattage in 4 Ohm. Now, the Fafner is a really strong amp. I have seen mixed feelings about amp...

So I have a Hartke 4x10 amp rated at 400W @ 8ohms. I’m checking out the Bugera BV1001M bass head to pair with it, which is rated 1000W at 8 ohms. Is it possible to have to much headroom? Do I risk damaging my cab with an amp this powerful? Should I opt for my secondary choice, the Peavey...

I find the whole ohms law business very confusing! I run an Ampeg SVT 7 Pro head: 1000w @ 4ohm 600w @ 8ohm. I’m looking to buy a new smaller cabinet, so I’m trying to clear up my uncertainty, if anyone could answer these questions it would be great. 1. If I buy a 4ohm cabinet should it be...

I have a 500 watt Traynor bass head and im lookig to get a 4x10 cab but I want 2 2x10 cabs instead so I can bring one to where I practice easily. If the 2x10 cabs are, say 100-250 watts each, is it okay to use the 500w head with them?

So I tried googling this but I cant seem to google the right thing to Get an answer that makes sense to me Say I have an amp that is 300 watts at 8 ohms and 550 at 4 ohms I have two bass cabs 1 8 ohm 112 at 300 watts 1 8 ohm 210 at 500 watts When i use them by themselves im obv only getting...

Hi all! I finally built my first Fearful 12/6 and have in the process run into some very interesting and frustrating experiences. I have experiences with 4x10 cabs from Eden and GK that were top of the line and also i do sound engineering in the studio and live for a living. That said, i feel...

I've been getting really into Ampeg recently, and I noticed that a 150 watt Ampeg combo is around the same price as my 500w GK. Is the Ampeg higher quality or something? I figured the one with the higher wattage would cost more.

Hello guys. New to the forum and new to bass playing. Now first of all i am a guitarist (2 years), haven't played live but would like to start. I have tried out some basses and i really like the "Squier Affinity Precision Bass" and don't know much about amps. Me and my friends are planning to...